miss_click
My Dads passed away and Id like to keep this hot tub as pristeen as it is now. I cant find info for older hot tubs and proper maintence.. everything i do read tho stresses the importance of filters and changing them.. i cant find where 1 would /should go on this tub. Its the kind that has the wood skirt around it. Seats like 6 or 8.. i think the tub is 8x8 . At the bottom of the inside there is like a mesh round thing where the water gets circulated from, its a small wire mesh kinda cage. But thats about it, it catches leaves and such but not small debris like an accordian paper kind of filter would.
Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas? Ive looked all over this tub. There is a skimmer basket thing that you access on top of the tub, where leaves go in from the side thru the lil door thing (i know, im being techinical now) but that water in the skimmer basket goes no where. IM at a loss !!
help!
Answer
The skimmer basket thing is the filter. There is probably a screw cap on top of it or someway to get the top off and then the filter is inside the plastic cage thingy. Pull that off and you will find the filter. Make sure you find it and keep it clean, cuz that is the most important part of a spa. That water going to the skimmer basket is going somewhere. Make sure the spa is in pump mode to make the pump pull the water through and work properly.
The skimmer basket thing is the filter. There is probably a screw cap on top of it or someway to get the top off and then the filter is inside the plastic cage thingy. Pull that off and you will find the filter. Make sure you find it and keep it clean, cuz that is the most important part of a spa. That water going to the skimmer basket is going somewhere. Make sure the spa is in pump mode to make the pump pull the water through and work properly.
What would be the best solution to build a deck or patio? More details inside!?
Jaylyn
We are considering buying a hot tub! In order to get it, we need to build a level patio or deck to place it on! We want to go the cheapest route possible, but also want it to look good and last long! The area we want the deck/patio is 12 feet by 9 feet (may do 12x12, depending on price difference)! Keep in mind there will be a lot of weight on it!
Would we be better off with treated wood? Do we actually need to cement posts in the ground and build a deck on that, or would we be ok with a wood frame directly on the ground and building on that?
What about pouring cement or bricks or cement blocks? Keep in mind we will be doing this ourselves and aren't the best of handpersons, but we can do basic work.
So based on lower cost and average skill what would be the best route? Any details would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
One more thought too, with concrete, how thick should we make it?
Answer
If building with wood try sticking to modular lengths like 12x8 or 12x12 or 8x8 if possible, if you use dimensions like 9' that aren't normally stocked in lumber yards or your local home depot you will waste a lot of wood and money buying 2x12's to cut 3' off to make 9' lengths. If you can do 12x8 that will be cheaper anyways.
YES you should definitely pour footings, or you could put posts into the gound and once you get the deck built and square and level pour concrete into the oversize holes your posts are sitting in. Either way you want treated wood to resist rot from moisture cycles. You could try getting non treated wood and painting it, but after time the paint wears and the wood rots anyways.
If you are pouring concrete you want to lay a gravel base down (preferably 3 to 4" thick) and then pour the concrete slab (4" would work) on top of that. You have to reinforce the concrete either with reinforcing bar or with wire mesh and both should be locally available at your hardware store.
Your hardware store will also carry how to book that are worth their price. As for cost, if you do it the right way, a wood deck will look great and be easier to build. The concrete may be cheaper but if you have to rent heavy equipment or have a truck come out it may be more expensive. It depends on the method and how correctly you do it.
If building with wood try sticking to modular lengths like 12x8 or 12x12 or 8x8 if possible, if you use dimensions like 9' that aren't normally stocked in lumber yards or your local home depot you will waste a lot of wood and money buying 2x12's to cut 3' off to make 9' lengths. If you can do 12x8 that will be cheaper anyways.
YES you should definitely pour footings, or you could put posts into the gound and once you get the deck built and square and level pour concrete into the oversize holes your posts are sitting in. Either way you want treated wood to resist rot from moisture cycles. You could try getting non treated wood and painting it, but after time the paint wears and the wood rots anyways.
If you are pouring concrete you want to lay a gravel base down (preferably 3 to 4" thick) and then pour the concrete slab (4" would work) on top of that. You have to reinforce the concrete either with reinforcing bar or with wire mesh and both should be locally available at your hardware store.
Your hardware store will also carry how to book that are worth their price. As for cost, if you do it the right way, a wood deck will look great and be easier to build. The concrete may be cheaper but if you have to rent heavy equipment or have a truck come out it may be more expensive. It depends on the method and how correctly you do it.
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